Giannis Theotokas has been appointed managing director of Greek food company Friesland Hellas, effective 1 June.

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Theotokas will replace Frank Bletzian.


Friesland Hellas, a subsidiary of Dutch food group Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods, generates an annual turnover of around €160m (US$148m) and a profit of €3.6m. In 2001, it posted sales of €152m, up year on year from €135m.

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